NY a82506: The tariff classification of a women's dresses and nightgowns fromIndia

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NY A82506





May 15, 1996



CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A82506



CATEGORY:	Classification



TARIFF NO.: 	6204.44.4010; 6208.21.0020



Mr. Roger Kohli

Cute Options Inc.

9980 Glenoaks Boulevard

#G

Sun Valley, CA 91352



RE:	The tariff classification of a women's dresses and nightgowns  from
India



Dear Mr. Kohli:



	In your letter dated April 1, 1996, you requested a classification ruling.
The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate
cover.

	

	Style 59213 is a dress constructed from 100 percent rayon woven fabric.
The sleeveless dress features a scoop neckline, a partial front opening secured
by four buttons.  The dress has an embroidered bodice and extends below the
calf.  Style 09213 is identical in styling to style 59213 but is constructed
from 50 percent rayon\50 percent cotton woven fabric.



	Style 59108 is a nightgown constructed from 100 percent cotton woven
fabric.  The sleeveless, pullover nightgown features an embroidered design on
the bodice, a scoop neckline and crochet trim around the armholes, neckline and
hem.  The garment extends to the ankles.  Style 59109 is identical to 59108
except this garment extends to mid thigh.





     You have indicated in your letter that the fabric is a blend

of 50  rayon/50 cotton.  Garments which are claimed to be 

constructed from such a blend are subject, upon importation, to 

laboratory analysis by the U.S. Customs Service to verify the 

actual weight of the component fibers.  Please be advised that a 

slight variation, from the above stated fiber content, may affect

the classification and the textile category designation of the 

subject garment.



	The applicable subheading for styles 59213 and 09213 will be 6204.44.4010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets and blazers, dresses,
skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts
(other than swimwear): dresses: of artificial fibers: other: other: women's.
The duty rate will be 16.8 percent ad valorem.



	The applicable subheading for styles 59108 and 59109 will be 6208.21.0020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs,
panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar
articles: nightdresses and pajamas: of cotton: other: women's.  The duty rate
will be 9.4 percent ad valorem.



	Styles 59213 and 09213 fall within textile category designation 636 and
styles 59108 and 59109 fall within textile category 351.  Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of India are subject to quota
restraints and a visa requirement.



	The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.
 If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected.  Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes.  To obtain the most
current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection
at your local Customs office.



	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).



	A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported.  If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at (212) 466 - 5866.





								Sincerely,







								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division